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7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order /Pledize of Alleeiance /Approval of Agenda: The meeting was
called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, Doerr, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator
Johnson, City Attorney Vierling and City Planner Richards. Absent: City
Engineer Postler.
Mayor Beaudet added "Secure Cost Estimates for `Village Area' Zoning
Amendments" as New Business Item D.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved
to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 5 -0.
II. Department /Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planniniz Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the last
meeting of the Planning Commission was on July 10. He stated that there
• were two public hearings that evening. He stated that one was on the City
Council Agenda as New Business Item A. He stated that the other item
was a request for a change in the landscape for the fly ash site. Richards
reported that the item was continued by the Planning Commission to
explore utility issues and elevation.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember McComber reported that the last
meeting of the Parks Commission was on July 21 at Autumn Hills Park.
She stated that there was a discussion about the fly ash site and Party in
the Park.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Doerr reported that the next meeting
of the Cable Commission is on August 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Access
Center.
D. Water Management Organizations /Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the next meeting of the Middle St. Croix Water Management
Organization is on August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Washington Conservation
District Office.
E. Other Liaison/Staff Reports: Mayor Beaudet reported that he attended the
G.E.A.R.S. meeting on July 21. He stated that Councilmember
• McComber was forwarded on as an applicant and that another candidate
was chosen.
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III. Visitors /Public Comment:
Recycling Award: Administrative Secretary Thoen reported that Andy and Karen
King of 5675 Newell Circle North were chosen as the recycling award winners.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approve City Council Minutes — July 15, 2008
C. Approve HLB Tautges Redpath Ltd. Auditing Services for December 31,
2008
D. Approve Tree Removal and Pruning Quote and Award Bid to St. Croix
Tree Service
E. City Hall Facility — Approve Contract for Hazardous Material Abatement
Study
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
approve the Consent agenda. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
V. Public Hearings:
• None
VI. Old Business:
None
VII. New Business:
A. Amended Conditional Use Permit — Stillwater Motors: City Planner
Richards reported that the City received a request from the owners of
Stillwater Motors for an amended CUP. He reported that a Resolution
was passed in July 2005 for conditions 3 and 5. Richards reported that the
request is to extend the conditions for a five -year timeline until August 31,
2013. He reported there was no objection from the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Abrahamson, seconded by Councilmember McComber,
moved to approve the Resolution. Roll call vote taken. Carried 5 -0.
B. Consider Possible Supreme Court ApDeal Stemming from Recent R.
Brackey Property Decision on Land Classification: City Attorney Vierling
stated that his recommendation is to not pursue an appeal.
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C. Approval of Public Works Trucks Specifications and Authorizations to
Order City Administrator Johnson stated that he met with Public Works
Director Ozzello. He stated that the specifications for the new vehicle will
meet the needs of the department and that funding is aligned. Johnson
stated that staff recommends approval.
Councilmember Doerr noted that all vehicles need to have updated first
aid kits.
Councilmember Doerr, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to approve the public works truck specifications and authorization to
order. Carried 5 -0.
D. Secure Cost Estimates for `Villaize Area' Zoning Amendments.:
Councilmember McComber stated that she would like the Planning
Commission to look at the ordinances of other cities to see if they
accommodate residents in the event someone wants to build a shed or
second garage bay on a non - conforming lot. Mayor Beaudet suggested
that the City Planner write a memo to council with a cost estimate before
this goes to the Planning Commission.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to have
staff review the accessory building and submit back to council a memo of
areas where the City may make changes or may not. Councilmember
Swenson clarified that this is to include the entire city. Carried 5 -0.
VIII. Closed Session:
A. Annual Performance Review — City Administrator: Councilmember Doerr,
seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved to postpone this item to
the first meeting in August since some councilmembers did not receive the
review form until that evening. Carried 5 -0.
IX. Adiournment:
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to adjourn at 7:24 p.m.
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• Administrative Secretary /Deputy Clerk Mayor